Chef E's Blog

Protein: How much do we really need?

Hi friends, Chef E here! Protein is a hot topic in the world of nutrition, and for good reason. While fats and carbohydrates primarily serve as energy sources, protein has a higher purpose. It’s not just fuel—it’s a fundamental building block for nearly every physiological function in our bodies. From constructing lean muscle to building neurotransmitters, triggering gene expression, and supporting immune function, protein does what the other macronutrients simply can’t replace.

Protein: How much do we really need?

Why Getting Rid of Additives Like Red Dye No. 3 is a Win for Everyone

Hi friends, Chef E here! If you’ve been keeping up with food news lately, you might have heard about the growing movement to get harmful additives like Red Dye No. 3 out of our food system. This is such an exciting step forward for our health and the future of what’s on our plates. Let’s dive into why this matters and how we can continue to make choices that benefit our bodies and communities.

Why Getting Rid of Additives Like Red Dye No. 3 is a Win for Everyone

Easy & Attainable Health Goals for This Season

Hi friends, Chef E here! Winter can be a challenging time to stick to health goals, but I’ve found that focusing on just a handful of simple, attainable habits makes all the difference. Instead of overwhelming myself with big resolutions, I like to build small, sustainable habits—little by little, they stack up to create big wins. Soon, what used to feel overwhelming becomes second nature. Here are my accessible top priorities for this season:

Easy & Attainable Health Goals for This Season

Flu Season is Here: Fuel Your Body to Stay Strong

Hi friends, Chef E here - With flu season in full swing, it’s no surprise that many of us are searching for ways to stay healthy. Questions about flu symptoms and how to tell the difference between influenza and other respiratory illnesses are swirling everywhere. But let me ask you this: What if instead of just reacting to sickness, you focused on preparing your body to thrive year-round?

Flu Season is Here: Fuel Your Body to Stay Strong

Wellness

Nourishing Your Mind and Body: How Whole Real Foods Prioritize Mental Health

Hi, friends! Chef E here — your simple guide to all things healthy and wholesome. Today, I want to talk about something that’s been weighing on my mind (pun intended): the connection between what we eat and how we feel. We all know food fuels our bodies, but did you know it also fuels our minds? Eating whole, real foods isn’t just about fitting into those jeans or ticking the “healthy” box on your to-do list. It’s about nourishing your mental health, too. Here’s why:

Nourishing Your Mind and Body: How Whole Real Foods Prioritize Mental Health

Wellness

Cutting Through the Noise: Simplifying Healthy Eating for Real Life

Hi, friends! Chef E here — crunchy, organic, soul-fueled Chef E, at your service. Let’s talk about something that’s been on my heart lately: the overwhelming world of “health.”

Cutting Through the Noise: Simplifying Healthy Eating for Real Life

Lifestyle

The Essential Guide to Meal Planning: Your Key to a Processed-Free Lifestyle

Welcome to our first edition of wholesome living with New Leaf Table, where we're all about embracing the natural, the nutritious, and the delicious. Today, we're diving deep into a topic that's close to our hearts (and our health) – the transformative power of meal planning in cutting out processed foods from our diet.

The Essential Guide to Meal Planning: Your Key to a Processed-Free Lifestyle

Lifestyle